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Louisiana governor wants to prosecute women who seek abortions

1 year 5 months ago
Last month the good folks of Louisiana elected Republican Jeff Landry to be their next governor. Landry is a MAGA conservative and Trump admirer, with all the right-wing baggage that goes along with that. But here's something I didn't know. Apparently Landry is at war with his state's biggest city, New Orleans: He has threatened ...continue reading "Louisiana governor wants to prosecute women who seek abortions"
Kevin Drum

Accused dogfighter evades jail thanks to surprise plea

1 year 5 months ago
A former dogfighting suspect dodged jail with probation Monday. Brian Maclin was scheduled for a bench trial Monday when he suddenly offered a blind plea to a judge and received probation for crimes FOX 2 first told you about in 2022.
Chris Hayes

St. Louis County settles pension lawsuit with former police chief turned councilman for more than $600K

1 year 5 months ago
A four-year-long battle between a former councilman and St. Louis County Executive Sam Page ended this month with a settlement that will cost county taxpayers more than $600,000. The county will now pay former St. Louis County Councilman Tim Fitch approximately $339,000 in pension payments he did not receive during his four years in office, plus about $160,000 for Fitch’s attorney’s fees, and another approximately $105,000 in interest. That does not include how much money the county spent on…
Christine Byers